Sprawl Opponents Applaud
'Smart' Redevelopment Plans

As many cities across the nation sprawl ever farther from their centers, snarling traffic and polluting the air, the demand for viable urban-redevelopment projects is increasing.

The ideal of what has come to be dubbed "smart growth" is a project that combines environmentally friendly construction, affordable housing, parks and walkways, a variety of housing styles, preservation of historic sites, and quick, easy access to mass transit -- all in an urban setting.